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Hutchings Family History

Hutchings Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Somerset): variant of Hutchins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hutchings family from?

You can see how Hutchings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hutchings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hutchings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,310 Hutchings families living in Devon. This was about 22% of all the recorded Hutchings's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hutchings families in 1891.
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What did your Hutchings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hutchings. 8% of Hutchings men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Hutchings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hutchings were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Gardener
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 150,000 census records available for the last name Hutchings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hutchings census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17,000 immigration records available for the last name Hutchings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16,000 military records available for the last name Hutchings. For the veterans among your Hutchings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hutchings lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Hutchings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hutchings in 1942 was 38, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hutchings ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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